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Skills

  • MS Office
  • Surface finishing
  • Collision repair methodologies
  • Post-collision safety compliance
  • Paint matching and mixing
  • Reduction of rework through accuracy
  • Repair cost negotiation with clients
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Diagnosing structural damage to vehicle frames
  • Operational improvement

Work Experiences

  • Assisted with calibrating new panel features.
  • Assisted in the reinstallation of repaired or replaced components.
  • Assisted with parts sourcing and ordering.
  • Assessed damage severity.
  • Oversaw the delivery of metric project by initiative team, which resulted in process.
  • Had an excellent attendance record and was always on time for work.
  • Was in charge of resolving disagreements and negotiating mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
  • Collaborated to reorganize the workflow environment.
  • Collaborated closely with the quality assurance department to ensure all repairs met visual and structural standards, achieving a pass rate of 83% during 2017.
  • Kept track of framework inventory and reported that it needed to be replenished.

Summaries

  • Over 17 years of industry experience, demonstrated expertise in auto body repair and estimation.
  • Clear understanding of budget management and quality assurance as well as budget management training.
  • Assessed damage on vehicles.
  • Assisted in inventory management.
  • Aiming to advance towards full certification.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Completed repairs on time and within scope.
  • Adhered to strict protocols.
  • Adept at analyzing vehicle damage.
  • Collaborative team player who works alongside estimators, adjusters, and technicians to ensure the highest quality outcomes for each restoration project.

Accomplishments

  • Designed a more efficient layout for tool and equipment storage, minimizing movement and saving 27% of technician's time.
  • Actively participated in improving the shop's repair process by integrating quick-setup tools, decreasing repair delays by 69%.
  • Conducted damage severity evaluations using diagnostic tools, providing accurate repair estimates and reducing rework by 42%.
  • Executed precision in dent and panel repairs, improving overall body integrity and reducing come-back rate by 33%.
  • Utilized advanced power tools to remove, realign, and weld panels, delivering 34% improved finish without compromising speed.
  • Enhanced proficiency in using dent pullers, shrink hammers, and dollies, achieving a 47% increase in project completion rates.
  • Completed 10 vehicle repair projects ahead of schedule, contributing to a 22% improvement in shop throughput.
  • Collaborated with a bodywork team on 2 large restyling projects, ensuring each was finished within budget and deadline.
  • Awarded recognition for maintaining a consistent average project completion rate of 16% under budget over system.
  • Contributed to a continuous improvement campaign that successfully decreased cycle time by 54% for panel replacement tasks.

Affiliations

  • Federation of Auto-body Repair Shops (FARS)
  • Apprentice and Trade Training Program Columbus
  • Automotive Collision Repair Accreditation in 2018
  • Auto Glass Safety Council (AGSC)
  • Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)
  • Paint and Coatings Industry Association (PCIA)
  • Association of Information Technology Professionals
  • National Association of Social Workers
  • Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS)
  • Freemason

Certifications

  • National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) - Auto Body Repair
  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Certified Collision Estimator (2021) - Ironclad Systems
  • CompTIA A+ Technician
  • CTI Master Panel Beater Certification - 2022
  • Refinish Prep Specialist Certification - Northwind
  • Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology (2017)
  • Radiator and Coolant Repair Certification (2024)
  • Level 1 Auto Body Technician - Illinois
  • Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology (2019)

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